Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish told Liverpool that accepting their £50m bid for Ismaila Sarr was 'never going to happen'. The Daily Mirror reported Parish's firm stance amid ongoing transfer interest. Elsewhere, Bradley Barcola was criticised by former France and Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf for not justifying his £123m price tag.

JJ Gabriel is expected to leave Manchester United by next summer at the latest, per a German newspaper report. Gabriel Martinelli's representative confirmed he turned down Premier League, Italy, and Germany offers before joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for £60m. Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee earned a Netherlands call-up as a replacement for injured Brian Brobbey.

Former Newcastle winger Hatem Ben Arfa is now recognised as one of the finest padel players across the Channel. Real Madrid may adjust transfer dealings to accommodate Jose Mourinho's request for a new central midfielder. Brazil legend Roberto Carlos revealed he lost 99% of his £133m playing career earnings due to issues with a former agent and family member.

Scotland international Yang Hyun-Jun suffered a hamstring injury on duty with South Korea, while new Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli admitted he must manage his emotions ahead of Slovenia fixtures.